How to tend a Oxalis triangularis

Also known as: Oxalis truncata Willd. ex Zucc., Acetosella oxyptera (Progel) Kuntze, Acetosella papilionacea (Hoffmanns. ex Zucc.) Kuntze, Acetosella regnellii (Miq.) Kuntze, Acetosella triangularis (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze, Acetosella yapacaniensis (K.Schum.) Kuntze, Oxalis palustris A.St.-Hil., Oxalis papilionacea Hoffmanns. ex Zucc., Oxalis regnellii Miq., Oxalis triangularis subsp. papilionacea (Hoffmanns. ex Zucc.) Lourteig, Oxalis delta Vell., Oxalis oxyptera Progel, Oxalis venturiana R.Knuth, Oxalis vernalis Fredr. ex Norlind, Oxalis triangularis subsp. triangularis , Oxalis glaberrima Norlind, Oxalis tenuiscaposa R.Knuth, Oxalis yapacaniensis K.Schum., Oxalis catharinensis N.E.Br., Oxalis corumbaensis Hoehne, Oxalis palustris var. major A.St.-Hil., Oxalis regnellii var. catharinensis (N.E.Br.) Norlind, Oxalis triangularis f. glabrifolia Chodat, Oxalis triangularis var. lepida Progel, Acetosella palustris (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze, Acetosella catharinensis (N.E.Br.) Kuntze

Watering

Likes wet environments, keep soil moist, water every 1-2 days in summer, once 3-5 days in autumn and winter

Sunlight

Likes adequate sunshine, avoid strong direct light in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 10-15 days in spring and autumn, except summer in dormancy

Pruning

Remove yellowing leaves and withered flowers timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Oxalidaceae, Oxalis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-July, viewing period 1-2 months
Flower colors
pink, leaf color purple
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